The Department of Health compiles nutrition tips and strategies for planning healthy meals on a budget. You can view their guides.
- You can also find recipes to some of our favorite plant-powered menu items from our hospitals and schools below
Other Food Programs
Community Food Connection (CFC)
NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
Food from pantries and community kitchens
Free food from food pantries and community kitchens.
Summer Meals
NYC Department of Education
Free summer meals for children and young adults
Get free breakfast or lunch at schools, community pool centers, parks, and food trucks near you during the summer.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
NYS Department of Health (NYS DOH)
Healthy food for families
Free healthy food, counseling about healthy eating, breastfeeding support, and referrals for women, infants, and children under five.
Updated December 20, 2023